Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
White Currant
बैंगन
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Aubergine
In French
Ribes sativum
Aubergine
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Berenjena
In Greek
white currant
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Berinjela
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Bakłażan
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of White Currant and Eggplant
Season and care of White Currant and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Eggplant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
White Currant and Eggplant Physical Information
White Currant and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Eggplant are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Eggplant
Care of White Currant and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.